Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Increasing the legal amount of explosives allowed in certain fireworks
(rt)

SF2528 Sponsored by Tom Saxhaug
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the commissioner of public safety and authorizing the
issuance of state bonds for a grant to the city of Grand Rapids for a fire and
hazardous response team facility
(me)

SF2451 Sponsored by James P. Metzen
Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Prohibiting the use of construction debris or residue containing gypsum as cover
material at disposal facilities
(me)

SF1409 Sponsored by Sandy Rummel
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Author added Marty

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Exempting rerefined motor oil and certain recycled copier and printing paper
from sales and use taxes
(me)

SF1683 Sponsored by Katie Sieben
Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to commissioner of health to conduct an evaluation of point
of use water treatment units at removing perfluorooctanic acid, perfluorooctane
sulfonate and perfluorobutanoic acid in drinking water by a certain date
(me)

Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Agriculture and Veterans

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1E Requiring the commissioner of health to review all pesticide registration
applications filed with the commissioner of agriculture for known and probable
carcinogenic and endocrine disrupting pesticides and high potency nervous system
toxins; granting the commissioner of health final authority on the registration
of these pesticides for use in the state; requiring the commissioner to consider
certain factors in restriction and registration determinations
(ra)

Latest Action: 04/12/2007 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Agriculture and Veterans

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1E Requiring the commissioner of health in consultation with the pollution
control agency (PCA) and the commissioner of agriculture to set drinking water
standards for the health risk limit of atrazine in private wells and the maximum
contaminant level in public water systems at a certain level to comply with the
federal standard determined by the EPA
(je)

SF3117 Sponsored by Amy T. Koch
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Requiring the commissioner of human services to issue an annual report to the
legislature on the effectiveness of substance abuse treatment
(me)

SF1442 Sponsored by Linda Higgins
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Committee report: To pass as amended

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2E Relating to children's environmental health; modifying the definitions of eligible organization and commissioner under the lead abatement program and adjusting the grants administration process; modifying commissioner of health criteria for evaluating grant applications; expanding medical assistance (MA) coverage to include lead risk assessments provided by assessors licensed by the commissioner of health for children with certain blood lead levels, including environmental investigations to determine the source of lead exposure, specifying certain payment requirements; requiring the commissioner of health in consultation with the commissioner of human services, cities of the first class, health care providers and other interested parties to conduct a study to evaluate blood lead testing methods used to confirm elevated blood lead status, requiring recommendations and a report to the legislature by a certain date; [...]

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Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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"General Railroad Safety Act"; prohibiting certain railroad related educational programs; authorizing the commissioner of transportation (DOT) to order the installation of trackside ballast surface warning devices at any railroad track and right-of-way in the state; requiring outdoor electrical lighting appliances at certain points along a railroad track; requiring the commissioner to assess and adopt certain rules for best practice clearance standards for passenger rail platforms; requiring owners of industrial complexes to ensure a positive separation between rail and any motor vehicle at certain industrial complexes; establishing locomotive safety and sanitation standards; prohibiting certain appurtenant equipment from being above the surface of the ground as well as near track switches; applying federal hours of service regulations to persons operating dual purpose railroad tracks and public road vehicles; providing

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SF3724 Sponsored by D. Scott Dibble
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Requiring the metropolitan airports commission (MAC) to prepare a carbon
emissions inventory and implementation plan for the reduction of emissions from
operations at the Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport and other airports
under the control of the commission; specifying certain plan requirements;
requiring report to the legislature by a certain date
(je)

Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Modifying toxic chemical release reporting requirements; authorizing the use of
alternative threshold levels to reflect levels prior to implementation of the
toxic inventory release burden reduction rule
(me)

SF1414 Sponsored by Gary W. Kubly
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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A resolution urging congress to fully fund the budget request for nuclear waste
storage
(me)

Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money to the pollution control agency (PCA) and authorizing the
issuance of state bonds to provide for cleanup of certain closed landfills;
requiring the commissioner to report to the legislature by a certain date on
recommendations for additional funding sources
(me)

Latest Action: 03/15/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Appropriating money from the petroleum tank fund to commissioner of health to
provide grants for lead screening and lead cleanup
(me)

SF1262 Sponsored by Neva Walker
Latest Action: 05/20/2007 - Third reading

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Lead-containing jewelry products manufacture and sale regulated.

SF3003 Sponsored by Paul Gardner
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register

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Wholesalers of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous required to provide retail
signage.

SF3326 Sponsored by Ron Shimanski
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register

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Agricultural chemical provisions changed for corrective action cost payments.

SF1441 Sponsored by Karen Clark
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed

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Paint retailers requirements established relating to children's health.

SF1105 Sponsored by Marsha Swails
Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Governor's action Approval 05/03/07

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Health risk limits and reporting required for certain perfluorochemicals.

SF3201 Sponsored by Shelley Madore
Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Received from Senate

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Hazardous materials, school bus endorsement, and commercial vehicle operation
federal conformity provided.

SF1215 Sponsored by Dan Severson
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Governor's action Approval 05/18/07

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Health department technical changes provided, radioactive material license
renewal fee eliminated, radiation-producing equipment fees established, x-ray
equipment operation requirements modified, and task force extended.

SF1085 Sponsored by Jean Wagenius
Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - H adopted SCC report and repassed bill

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Mercury; sale of certain mercury-containing products prohibited; sale, use, and
disposal restrictions modified; consumer information required; and lamp
recycling facility operation requirements modified.

SF1487 Sponsored by Linda Higgins
Latest Action: 03/05/2007 - Introduction and first reading

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Requiring cardboard manufactured or sold in the state to be recyclable and
printed with inks that contain no heavy metals or other toxic materials
(me)

SF1217 Sponsored by Dan Larson
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Author added Erickson Ropes

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Requiring the adjutant general and the commissioner of veterans affairs to help
eligible armed services members returning from service in the Persian Gulf war,
operation enduring freedom or operation Iraqi freedom to a best practice health
screening test for exposure to depleted uranium; requiring the adjutant general
to report to the legislature by a certain date on the scope and adequacy of
training received relating to detecting exposure to depleted uranium
(me)

Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Committee report: To pass as amended

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Relating to energy; authorizing utilities owning a nuclear generating plant to
apply for renewable energy fund grants, requiring proposals by utilities to be
evaluated by the renewable development fund board; requiring the public utility
owning the Monticello nuclear generating plant to transfer a certain amount of
money to the renewable development account each year for the storage of dry
casks containing spent fuel; authorizing utilities owning nuclear generating
plants to propose to the public utilities commission (PUC) electric and natural
gas infrastructure improvements resulting in the reduction of greenhouse gases
(me)

HF4027 Sponsored by Brita Sailer
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance

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Waste pesticide collection program modified.

HF3963 Sponsored by Terry Morrow
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division

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Anhydrous ammonia driver hours of service provision modified.

HF1656 Sponsored by Neva Walker
Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register

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COND ENGROSSMENT

Jewelry products containing lead manufacture regulated.

Section 1: Items containing lead prohibited language provided.

Section 2: Effective date provided.

JAJ 3/28/7

HF3685 Sponsored by Frank Moe
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Ways and Means

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Toxic chemical release reporting requirements modified.

HF0818 Sponsored by Melissa Hortman
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division

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Towing authority granted to Department of Transportation within metropolitan
district, and hazardous materials and motor vehicle carrier provisions modified.

SF1062 Sponsored by Melissa Hortman
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed

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Transportation definitions modified, metropolitan towing authority granted to
Department of Transportation, hazardous materials provisions modified, and other
motor vehicle provisions modified.

SF1735 Sponsored by Kim Norton
Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Governor's action Approval 05/04/07

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Radon control provisions adoption required relating to building codes.

HF2996 Sponsored by Michael Paymar
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Secretary of State Ch. 299 05/12/08

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URTH ENGROSSMENT Sexual offender provisions modified relating to confinement, data access, registration requirements, commitment hearings, MINNCOR marketing plan, parole, payments and fees, district courts, controlled substances, and joint physical custody. Section 1: Civil commitment of sexual offenders language provided. Section 2: Internet access language modified. Section 3: Marketing plan language provided. Section 4: Fingerprints of inmates, parolees, and probationers from other states language modified. Section 5: Annual report language modified. Section 6: Registration procedure when person lacks primary address language modified. Section 7: Contents of registration language modified. Section 8: When required language modified. Section 9: Restriction language modified. Section 10: Exception language provided.[...]

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HF1520 Sponsored by Kathy Tingelstad
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

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RST ENGROSSMENT

Phosphorus discharge limitations rules effective date modified.

Section 1: Phosphorus rule; effective date provided.

JAJ 3/21/7

HF3568 Sponsored by Steve Smith
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Author stricken Hackbarth

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Fireworks lawful explosives amount increase allowed.

HF1573 Sponsored by Phyllis Kahn
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Author added Kahn

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Homeland Security; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to block rules
published by the Department of Homeland Security that would preempt state
authority to strengthen security at plants housing hazardous chemicals.

HF1907 Sponsored by Joe Mullery
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Recalled by Chair

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Hazardous substances state rules and federal regulations compliance additional
facilities specified.

HF1908 Sponsored by Jean Wagenius
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Author added Loeffler

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Lead cleanup funding provided from the petroleum tank fund, and money
appropriated.

HF2258 Sponsored by Karen Clark
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance

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Arsenic health risk level standard required.

HF2350 Sponsored by Carol McFarlane
Latest Action: 03/24/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services

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Mercury; certain vaccines containing mercury prohibited, and providers required
to notify patients when a vaccine contains more than a trace of mercury.

HF1622 Sponsored by Karen Clark
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Labor

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RST ENGROSSMENT

Lead-containing children's items sale prohibited, and paint retailers
requirements established.

Section 1: Sale of children's items containing lead prohibited language
provided.

Section 2: Requirements for paint retailers language provided.

JAJ 3/20/7

HF1986 Sponsored by Ken Tschumper
Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Author added Murphy, E.

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Atrazine state standards levels required to meet federal standards.

HF1444 Sponsored by Marsha Swails
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register

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RST ENGROSSMENT

Health risk limits established for perfluorochemicals, and report required.

Section 1: Health risk limits required language provided.

Section 2: Health risk limits for perfluorochemicals; report language provided.

JAJ 3/20/7

HF0509 Sponsored by John Ward
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Environment and Natural Resources

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Chromated copper arsenate-treated lumber removal required from schools, parks,
and child care facilities.

HF2100 Sponsored by Jean Wagenius
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Author added Masin

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COND ENGROSSMENT

Bisphenol-A and phthalates or replacment chemicals prohibited in children's
products and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency authorized to participate in a
multistate clearinghouse.

Section 1: Definitions language provided.

Section 2: Bisphenol-A in children's products; ban language provided.

Section 3: Phthalates in children's products; ban language provided.

Section 4: Replacement chemicals language provided.

Section 5: Participation in interstate clearinghouse language provided.

JAJ 3/17/08

HF3589 Sponsored by Shelley Madore
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Division action, to pass and return to Transportation Finance Division

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Hazardous materials, school bus endorsement, and commercial vehicle operation
federal conformity provided.

HF0695 Sponsored by Ken Tschumper
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Authors added Tschumper and Kahn

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Act modified relating to testing and blood lead levels
reporting, sale of children's items containing lead prohibited, medical
assistance coverage provided, and lead hazards in properties disclosure
required.

HF0696 Sponsored by Cy Thao
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Author added Kahn

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Lead abatement program modified, and money appropriated.

HF0934 Sponsored by Ryan Winkler
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means

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URTH ENGROSSMENT

Polybrominated diphenyl ether manufacture and sale restricted.

Section 1: Products containing certain polybrominated diphenyl ethers banned;
Exemptions language provided.

Section 2: Participation in interstate clearinghouse language provided.

Section 3: Report language provided.

JAJ 4/22/08

HF1316 Sponsored by Jean Wagenius
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Author added Sailer

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RST ENGROSSMENT Mercury; certain mercury-containing products sales prohibited; sales, use, and disposal requirements modified; consumer information required; lamp recycling requirements modified; and mercury reduction and abatement study required. Section 1: Prohibitions and recycling requirments language modified. Section 2: Labeling; products containing mercury language modified. Section 3: Fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps; residential applications language modified. Section 4: Ban; mercury-containing sphygmomanometers language provided. Section 5: Ban; mercury-containing gastrointestinal devices language provided. Section 6: Ban; mercury-containing thermostats language provided. Section 7: Ban; mercury-containing switches and relays language provided. Section 8: Ban; mercury diostats language provided. Section 9: Ban; mercury-containing [...]

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HF1382 Sponsored by Paul Thissen
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources

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Phosphorus use in household dishwater detergent restricted.